GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |